fatbrit

Time for a trip to the clerk of the court before they destroy the records -- they don't keep the minor stuff for long.

tonrob

In 4 different states, too!



If the records get destroyed and it was only speeding then what would be the consequence of not filling them in on the form? (Haven't seen the form or even begun to look into the process, I'll add).

Poppy girl

I think you should have a nosey at the N400 application so you know what to prepare yourself for

Zonie

Google is your friend. You may find your records on line and be able to print them out. In AZ it is possible http://apps.supremecourt.az.gov/publicaccess/

wordfool

That's a question I find myself asking now... apparently honesty is not always the besy policy. Somewhere in the archives of a small Oregon city there might be some evidence that I once received a speeding citation, but it's long gone from any normal computer system AFAIK.

wordfool

I'm not sure a speeding ticket would actually make it to court archives, let alone supreme court archives. I'm planning to call some local police departments to see if they might be able to help.

Zonie

The N400 specificaly asks if you have ever had a citation.

This is taken from the USCIS publication "A Guide to Naturalization". The last sentence is pretty interesting.

Lying. If you do not tell the truth during
your interview, USCIS will deny your
application for lacking good moral character.
If USCIS grants you naturalization and you
are later found to have lied during your
interview, your citizenship may be taken
away.

My traffic camera citation is in court archives, I can look it up on the link I posted above. "case dismissed, no fine, attended traffic school"

tonrob

Jesus - 22a is going to be a problem...

Poppy girl

Have you ever been an habitual drinker!

tonrob

<puts beer down>

Can I plead the 5th?

meauxna

Do you know which city? If you were pulled on the freeway, I wonder if it wasn't the state police instead of a local cop?
Of course, it could have been a county sheriff, too.

S Folinsky

I find the logic of this statement puzzling. Personally, I would say that anyone who has been arrested for speeding can attest that they have been arrested for speeding. I disagree with you that such a person can also attest that it is possible to get that speeding ticket without being pulled over by that cop.

cpe111

Doesn't a police officer have to inform you that you have been arrested either at the time of the arrest or at some point later? If no such statement is made then can you assume you have not been arrested ?

S Folinsky

Precisely, that is the point I am making. If a person is pulled over by the law enforcement officer, and then given a citation, and then allowed to leave upon signing the citation -- that is an arrest.

ian-mstm

Isn't that more of a "detainment" than an arrest? I always thought an arrest brought with it a mandatory recitation of your Miranda rights. I could be wrong... wouldn't be the first time!

Ian